Second Test XV revealed for Ireland

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. Photo: Brendan Moran.

IRELAND coach Andy Farrell has selected his side for Saturday’s second Test against South Africa in Durban, kick-off 4pm.

It’s one that includes an all-Munster half-back pairing of Garryowen’s Conor Murray and Jack Crowley.

Calvin Nash (Young Munster) has been handed the number 14 shirt.

Farrell has made a serious call, demoting captain Peter O’Mahony to the bench.

Meanwhile, Evan O’Connell (UL Bohemian) will captain Ireland against England in Sunday’s semi-final of the World Rugby U-20 Championship in Cape Town on Sunday, 3.30pm.

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The squad also includes O’Connell’s clubmate Jake O’Riordan, Brian Gleeson (Garryowen) and Shannon pair Luke Murphy and Emmet Calvey.

The other sem-final, between holders France and New Zealand, will follow at 6pm.

Ireland (v South Africa): Jamie Osborne; Calvin Nash, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe; Jack Crowley, Conor Murray; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Tadhg Furlong, Joe McCarthy, James Ryan; Tadhg Beirne, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (captain ).

Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Ryan Baird, Peter O’Mahony, Caolin Blade, Ciarán Frawley, Stuart McCloskey

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